# Nellie's Nursery

Nellie's Nursery is a full-day nursery at Thickthorn Farm, Norwich Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AU, in Hethersett, Norfolk. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nellies-nursery-ey542264  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thickthorn Farm, Norwich Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AU
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01603 927450
- Website: http://www.nellies-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY542264

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542264

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY542264). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542264)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542264)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542264)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/964024)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thickthorn Farm, Norwich Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.604088,1.219142

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Cringleford Prep | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Little Melton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Hethersett VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Hethersett Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Outstanding (September 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cringleford Crackerjacks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cringleford-crackerjacks-nursery-2804705) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cringleford Crackerjacks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cringleford-crackerjacks-preschool-2791737) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-hospital-ey305861) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Cleverclogs Cringleford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cleverclogs-cringleford-ey440982) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Chestnut @ NRP](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nrp-ey556035) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [University of East Anglia Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-east-anglia-nursery-254331) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nellie's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nellie's Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nellie's Nursery take?

Nellie's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Nellie's Nursery?

You can call 01603 927450 and visit www.nellies-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542264)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nellie%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJw_O-7Tbn2UcREFrqAbQHGkI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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